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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.70, 35,902.41 and 12,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.70, 35,902.41 and 12,237.10 is: 18,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.70 : 35,902.41 = 12,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.70/35,902.41 = 12,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.70x = 35,902.41 × 12,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.70x = 439,341,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,341,381.41/23,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.34

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